Band 6.5 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer

Overall Band Score: 6.5 · IELTS Momentum Workout · 2026-07-24

IELTS Writing Task 1 question

The diagram below shows a town square and surrounding area in 2014 and the plans for development of the area to be completed by 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Student answer (Band 6.5)

The maps show that how town square area have looking in 2014 and how much they become developing in the completed by 2021.

Overall, there are so many changes are occurred for development of the town square. The major change is south side of the map so many new shops are constructed.

To begin with, the fish market was replaced with the supermarket and beside this town hall had remain same at that place in the north direction. Furthermore, on the down side of the fish market the history museum was demolished and new local artist gallery was opened. Additionally, the new plant beds was developed in the upper part of the town hall and at the center a beautiful fountain was remain same also in beside children playground constructed while, at the down side in the center twice of covered seating area was made-up.

On the other hand in the right side of the town hall administration building was replaced with the six new shops and opened like sopping center. However the fish restaurant and bar in the south direction was converted into new shops.

AI examiner evaluation

Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 6.5

The response addresses the task by identifying the main features of the town square development. However, the overview is somewhat generic and lacks a clear summary of the most significant trends, such as the shift from public/cultural spaces to commercial ones. While the student mentions several changes, the description of locations is occasionally confusing (e.g., 'on the down side of the fish market'). The response covers the main points, but the lack of precise spatial referencing and a more analytical overview limits the score. To improve, ensure that the main trends are highlighted in the overview and that spatial descriptions are clear and accurate.

Coherence and Cohesion — Band 6.5

The response is organised into paragraphs, which helps the reader follow the information. However, the use of cohesive devices is sometimes mechanical or slightly unnatural, such as the repetitive use of 'on the down side' or 'in the south direction'. The logical progression between sentences is occasionally interrupted by awkward phrasing, which makes the flow feel a bit disjointed. While the paragraphing is appropriate, the internal cohesion within paragraphs could be improved by using a wider variety of linking words and more precise referencing to guide the reader through the map changes.

Lexical Resource — Band 6.0

The vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, but it lacks the precision and variety expected for higher bands. There are several instances of awkward word choices or non-standard collocations, such as 'have looking', 'made-up', and 'sopping center' (likely a typo for shopping center). The range of vocabulary is somewhat limited, relying on basic descriptive terms. To reach a higher band, the student should focus on using more precise terminology related to urban planning and development, and pay closer attention to correct collocations and spelling.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 6.0

The response contains a mix of simple and some attempted complex structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors throughout. Examples include 'there are so many changes are occurred', 'town hall had remain same', and 'new plant beds was developed'. These errors, particularly with subject-verb agreement and tense usage, are noticeable. While the meaning is generally clear, the frequency of these errors prevents the response from reaching a higher band. Focusing on basic sentence construction, specifically ensuring correct verb tenses and subject-verb agreement, will significantly improve the clarity and accuracy of the writing.

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